Manisha Shastri
About Manisha Shastri
Manisha Shastri is an Agile Delivery Manager at HSBC, specializing in FRTB finance delivery for fixed income products. She has extensive experience in project management and testing across various financial institutions and holds an Executive MBA from the University of Oxford.
Work at HSBC
Currently, Manisha Shastri serves as an Agile Delivery Manager at HSBC, focusing on FRTB Finance Delivery for Fixed Income products. She has held this position since 2019, managing backlogs for large releases across multiple scrum teams in various regions. Prior to her current role, she worked as an Agile Project Manager for Liquidity Reporting from 2015 to 2019 and as a Test Manager from 2013 to 2015. In her roles at HSBC, she collaborates with Product Owners and Managers to define product roadmaps and prioritize tasks, while also promoting a culture of continuous learning and experimentation.
Education and Expertise
Manisha Shastri completed her Executive MBA at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, from 2022 to 2023. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from the University of Mumbai, which she achieved from 2000 to 2003. Her educational background equips her with the necessary skills to manage complex projects and deliver results in finance and technology sectors.
Background
Before joining HSBC, Manisha Shastri worked in various roles in the financial and technology sectors. She was a Test Manager at Nationwide Building Society from 2010 to 2013 and held positions at Infosys, UBS, and JPMC. Her experience includes roles such as Technical Test Lead and Senior Test Analyst, where she developed a strong foundation in testing and project management.
Achievements
Manisha Shastri has organized initiatives within HSBC aimed at boosting women's confidence in networking and career progression. She serves as a #iamRemarkable trainer, promoting gender diversity and empowerment within the workplace. Additionally, she is responsible for delivering finance consumption for Fixed Income products to ensure compliance with FRTB IMA regulations.
Professional Skills
Manisha Shastri has expertise in Agile, Waterfall, Automation, and DevOps methodologies. She facilitates strategic, operational, and procedural planning, ensuring effective project execution. Her ability to manage backlogs and collaborate with cross-functional teams highlights her skills in project management and delivery within complex environments.